1. adjective /ˈiːkwəl/
a) The same in all respects.
Equal conditions should produce equal results.
b) Exactly identical, having the same value.
All right angles are equal.
2. verb /ˈiːkwəl/
a) To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to.
Two plus two equals four.
b) To have as its consequence.
Losing this deal equals losing your job.
3. noun /ˈiːkwəl/
A person or thing of equal status to others.
Were all equals here.
See Also: equality
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